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Quick question regarding cycling a new tank. I just purchased and setup a 24 gallon Nano Cube. Filled it up about 3 days ago with Catalina Saltwater and 25 lbs. of CaribSea Agarlive Sand. I purchased 30 lbs. of live rock from a local guy who was getting out of the hobby. The rock had been...

I’m going to be setting up a Nano tank in about 3-4 weeks. The only hold up right now is the tank being delivered. I’m going to purchase my live rock from Premium Aquatics and was wondering if I should go with cured or uncured rock? I was thinking about ordering it now and putting it in a...

Here are the tank spec's 58 Gallons NH3/NH4: 0 NO2: 0 NO3: 15 KH: 7 GH: 6 Phospate: 1.5 PH: 6.8 Temp: 78-80 F Photo Period: 10 hours (192 watts of PC) CO2: 30-35 (Automated, Pressurized) I have green hair algae starting to grow everywhere. On my plants, rock, driftwood, tank walls...

Here are the tank spec's 58 Gallons NH3/NH4: 0 NO2: 0 NO3: 15 KH: 7 GH: 6 Phospate: 1.5 PH: 6.8 Temp: 78-80 F Photo Period: 10 hours (192 watts of PC) CO2: 30-35 (Automated, Pressurized) I have green hair algae starting to grow everywhere. On my plants, rock, driftwood, tank walls. I also...

Need some help figuring this one out please… I ordered a TEK T5 fixture, which I will be hanging from the ceiling. I considered going open top on my aquarium but I am worried I’ll be out-gassing to much CO2, producing too much humidity (the tank is in my living room), and quicker evaporation...

What bulbs would you recommend in a T5 fixture on a what will soon be a pretty heavily planted tank? The only day light bulbs I seem to be able to find are 6000K or 6500K. Every other bulb seems to have blue or actinic mixed in it. I'm looking at 39 watt T5 bulbs... any suggestions? Thanks!

Quick question regarding phosphate levels. I just recently purchased the phosphate test to complete my line of test kits. My tank has been established for 8 weeks now. I started adding plants about 4 weeks ago and they are doing quite well. I had a green hair alage problem around week 4...

My NO3 is sitting at almost 0 ppm right now, which is causing some green hair algae to form. My Turbo Twist UV is doing a decent job with this now that I have it on 24/7 but I would really like to increase my NO3 back up to the recommended 10 ppm. Where can I purchase Nitrogen and how do I...

I've read a couple people state when running a PH controller or PH monitor that you should have a grounding probe installed since stray voltage will cause the PH to read low. I've looked around the forum and while I've found some good threads regarding grounding probes I have yet to find any...

What the prefered methood to rinse substate? I got a 50 # bag of pool filter sand to mix in with my Eco Complete and would like to find out how everyone rinses such subtrate. TIA!

Hi all! Quick question... I am thinking of removing the overflow box from my Oceanic 58 gallon. I really don't like the room it takes away from my tank. I would just plumb in a drain PVC pipe and return PVC (DIY style) spary bar pipe (thinking Grey schedule 80/40 stuff) where the bulkheads...

I have a 58 gallon Reef Ready Oceanic. I got a great deal on this tank so being reef ready had nothing to do with my purchase. Don't flame me here please, this is where it get's interesting. I already have a marine tank so I'm going to make this tank a FW planted. I posted this same question...

I have a 58 gallon Reef Ready Oceanic. I got a great deal on this tank so being reef ready had nothing to do with my purchase. Initially I thought about running a sump or wet/dry to keep all the equipment hidden and out of sight. Well, after doing some reading and talking to several people I...

I'm setting up another 58 gallon reef ready tank to try my hand with a planted tank. Got a great deal on another 58 RR I could not pass up. I'm going to do pressurized CO2 injection. Still buying all the necessary equipment so I wanted to ask now before I finish buying. I'm going to utilize...

Where does one find rocks suitable for use in a aquarium? I've like to build some ledges and small "rock gardens' in my tank but I have no idea where I can find rocks which would be safe for use in the aquarium. I thought about using base rock but I'd really prefer rocks which are more flat in...

I've been hearing recently about some people using a substrate in planted aquariums called something along the lines of "outdoor planted pond substrate". People are claiming you can find this at Home Depot / Lowes for around $15 for a 50 lb. bag. Anyone have more information on this substrate...

Quick question for all you freshwater experts. What do you think about the use of RO/DI water for fillup/water chages on a freshwater tank? Since I'm only experienced with the saltwater I don't know the answer to my own question. I was thinking about starting a freshwater tank and wanted the...

Does anyone use one of these? I am figthing a phospate battle right now. I know how it was introduced (tap water top-off's) but I can't seem to get rid of it now. I was thinking about picking up some PhosBan and a PhosBan reactor 150 (found one for $37). Are these 2 products worth while...

Can someone recommend a good test kit if I was to start dosing calcium? I assume I need to test calcium and ALK? I am thinking ahout using Kent Marine Tech-CB (Parts A and B of course) to dose calcium and alkalinity. TIA

I hear people talking about "pods" all the time. What do they look like? Do they swim or what. I know this maybe a dumb question but I'd sure like to know. Thanks!

Since my copper scare I am sacred to use any connection or fitting (in the water, in-line fittings, or connections) without wondering is this fitting/connection safe. Can I use a Zinc fitting for water which will be used in my tank? TIA

Hello everyone Quick question. Now that I have my fuge and light setup I'd like to get some suggestions on which type of macro I should keep. I don't know that I want free floating since by fuge drains by gravity (i.e. though a bulk head back into my sump). I worry it would clog the...

I mean think about this... you invest thousands of dollars into equipment, supplies, test kits. You spend countless hours trying to maintain the environment. You read and read until you can't see straight. And in the end what happens? 2 fish in less than 2 months have passed. The first 2 fish...

I've never thought twice about this, until today. When I setup my sump, I had to use a brass fitting to connect the MAG drive pump (outlet side) to my plumbing. The brass fitting is exposed to the water in the sump. Now I am wondering if the brass fitting is leaching copper into my tank. It's...

Whats the best methood to raise the salinity? My tank is about 3 months established but my salinity has gotten a bit on the low side, down to 1.020. I'd like to riase it back up to 1.022 - 1.023 range. Should I "drip" in water that contains a higher salinity level to raise the entire tanks...